gripping

• Décrit quelque chose de si intéressant ou captivant qu'il retient complètement votre attention.

Describes something that is so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely.

1. Very exciting or interestingB2informal

   Something that holds your attention completely, especially a story, film, or performance.

   Captivant

   • The novel was so gripping that I couldn't put it down.
   • The movie had a gripping plot with unexpected twists.
   • Her gripping speech moved the entire audience to tears.

   Synonymesabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingengagingenthrallingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbindingthrilling

   Antonymesboringdulltedioustiresomeuninteresting

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tenir fermement ou fortement quelque chose, ou pour attirer et retenir l'attention de quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding something firmly or tightly, or to engage and hold someone's attention.

1. Hold tightlyA2formal

   To take and keep a firm hold of something.

   Saisir fermement

   • She gripped the handle tightly as the bus moved.
   • He gripped the rope to avoid falling.
   • The child gripped his mother's hand in the crowd.

   Synonymesclaspclenchclutchgrasphold

   Antonymesfreeloosenrelease

2. Hold attentionB2formal

   To hold the attention or interest of someone.

   Captiver (l'attention)

   • The novel gripped me from the first page.
   • Her speech gripped the entire audience.
   • The mystery story gripped his imagination.

   Synonymesabsorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinaterivetspellbind

   Antonymesboredistract